TYPEWRITER WEEKLY: A plumber in the house

“Acting is not an important job in the scheme of things. Plumbing is. – Spencer Tracy Functional plumbing is an indispensable part of our modern civilization. And those who labor as professional plumbers have chosen a noble profession.

JEST A MOMENT: Car names that register with drivers

Automobile names are important to car manufacturers who often assign models with names that intrigue or arouse our sense of adventure and excitement. What bold driver wouldn’t want to be seen trekking through the rugged wilderness in a Ford Explorer, Toyota Land Cruiser, or Nissan Pathfinder?

BEHIND THE WHEEL: A quiet metamorphosis in the 2027 Kia Telluride HEV SX Prestige AWD

A vehicle with confidence does not need to shout to get your attention. It will command it much like the Kia Telluride has done. The Kia Telluride is the darling of the suburban driveway. You have just the right proportions and just the right value.

TASTE: Score big on game day with this winning tailgate recipe

FEATURE IMPACT – Tailgating and grilling go together like touchdowns and victory dances, and some of the best game-day recipes are the ones you can make well ahead of kickoff so you aren’t rushing around to get ready.

BONJOUR WORLD: The art of the slow South – a winter train and car romance with Provence

There is something undeniably civilized about leaving Paris by train. In a world obsessed with speed, there is a distinct luxury in deliberately slowing down.

BEHIND THE WHEEL: Everyday manners in the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. Because great cars never go out of style

Manners extend well beyond the dinner table, and sometimes it shows up in the form of a vehicle that is there for you with an understanding of exactly what you need. Enter the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. Not trying to be a Bentley, and frankly, that is part of its charm.

How to organize your move to Ellis County

Ellis County is one of the fastest-growing corners of North Texas right now, and every week brings another moving truck rolling into Waxahachie, Midlothian, or Red Oak. For newcomers, the hardest part of relocating usually isn’t the drive.

BONJOUR WORLD: The Mediterranean, without the crowds – Athens to Istanbul aboard Viking Mars

Forget the idea that a Mediterranean cruise is simply a floating hotel with a few ruins thrown in for good measure. Not on the Viking Mars, where instead it is a full-on history lesson.

BEHIND THE WHEEL: Manners on the move in the 2026 Range Rover. Because great cars never go out of style

Manners extend well beyond the dinner table, a truth perfectly demonstrated by the 2026 Range Rover. This definitive automotive benchmark carries a distinct, refined aesthetic recognized by discerning drivers.

A SEAT AT THE TABLE: Chic urban kitchen in Dallas perfect for Southern comfort food

It’s called Yardbird – and it’s in Dallas at 2121 N Pearl. Yardbird offers the perfect location for an array of diners from a local following to the traveler passing through. The restaurant is a chic urban kitchen serving southern comfort food in an upscale-casual setting.